Thursday, June 28, 2012


Indochina Highlight Tour Package 16 days

Indochina Highlight Tour Package 16 days

This trip offers you to visit  the most special and unique highlight sites in Indochina; the countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are home to some of the oldest temples in existence, the site of great humanitarian tragedy, and also spectacularly beautiful.
  • Price from: US$ 1430.00

Day 1: Siem Reap - Arrival

Our guide and coach will wait and pick up at Siem Reap International airport then transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap Tour - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat (B, L)

Morning after breakfast, transfer to visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Phimean Akas, Terrace of Leper King. Afternoon, transfer to visit the famous World Heritage “Angkor Wat” then climb up the Bakheng Hill to watch beautiful sunset from the top of the mountain. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap cruise (B, L)

Morning after breakfast, you will transfer to take cruise on Tonle Sap Lake for 1hour, visit floating village and fisherman life, then back to visit Chantie Ecole-Artisan D’Angkor and Old Market. Afternoon, transfer to visit the base of Silk Puok Village, it’s the village of marble work, silk weaving and silk sewing and back to visit West Baray, and then back hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang (B)

Morning after breakfast, free leisure till suitable time for transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.Picking up at the airport and transferring to hotel. After checking into hotel, if time permits, you visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; you then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, you visit the Night Market and Overnight at Luang Prabang.

Day 5: Luang Prabang Tour - Pakou Caves (B)

Today, you enjoy a short-guided tour of the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. You then embark on a boat journey upstream along the Mekong River to visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. En route, you stop at the village of Ban Xanghai. Once back in Luang Prabang city you take a short drive to Ban Phanom village. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 6: Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfalls (B)

After breakfast, visit Phosi Market then continue to visit the local village of the Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village, Ban Thapene and Khmu Village. After visiting the villages, drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfalls and Ban Phanom village. Return to Luang Prabang by the late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 7: Luang Prabang - Hanoi (B)

Morning after breakfast, free leisure till suitable time for transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meeting with guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of this day will take time to explore Hanoi charm city by you. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 8: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel for Hanoi tour. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda~ founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
PM: After lunch to visit the Ethnology Museum continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070 it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple. We finish the relaxing but informative day by attending a very nice show of water puppet; which will show you lots of Vietnamese traditional customs and cultures. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: Pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong board Halong Phoenix Cruiser . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on Cruise.

Day 10: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi - Hue (B, L)

Enjoying sunrise breakfast and cruising around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks …Stopping at Gia Luan Dock for picking up-dropping off passengers and keeping on another side toward Halong harbor. Feel ready to have lunch on board and enjoy the rest of the boat trip. Arriving at Halong dock have short break before en route to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel around 4:30 PM.
Some free time for dinner until transfer time to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, driver will pick you up and transfer to Hue City Center. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: Hue City Tour (B, L)

AM: Pick you up at 8.00am from the hotel in Hue central, then transfer to the pier for a motor dragon boat ride along Perfume river, the first impression is a green and peaceful on both side of the river. First stop at Thien Mu pagoda, the magnificent architecture was found in 17th century. Transfer back to Hue city centre to visit the Imperial Citadel, Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynasty Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace. Enjoy lunch at Vietnamese restaurant for special dishes in Hue Vietnam.
PM: After lunch, visit King’s Tombs of Tu Duc, and handicraft villages such as conical hat making, bronze-casting, incense-making village and last visit at Ming Mang Tomb. Return to hotel at 5pm. Overnight in Hue.

Day 12: Hue - Hoi An Tour by Bicycle (B)

AM: Our driver take you to Hoi An Old Town, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have break. Check in hotel and have lunch by you.
PM: Going to our office in Hoi An by yourself, and join with group for bicycle tour. Spend half day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridges. Going back Hoi An around 5:30 PM Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 13: Hoi An - My Son Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide will come to meet you at your hotel at 8.00 am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia\'s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Have lunch on boat, back to Hoi An around 3 PM. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 14: Hoi An - Saigon City Tour (B)

AM: Our driver pick you up at the hotel and transferring to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam\'s largest city has an exciting buzz as millions of people rush around on their daily business.
PM: Our tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to hotel to refresh for a while and today you will visit all interesting sites and landmarks in Saigon City. First stop is Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral and short visit to French built Post Office nearby, and then we will proceed to see the Reunification Palace, formerly the Presidential Palace governed by the US-pro government of Republic of Vietnam. Touring the building and then we will visit the War Remnants Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 15: Saigon - Mekong Delta Tour (B, L)

7:45 – 8:00: Pick you up at the hotel and travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam\'s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh City around 6:00 PM. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 16: Saigon - Departure (B)

Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight onward. End of service.

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